Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.
The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will be an integral part of the Vehicle Control Systems team, responsible for implementing and validating low-level embedded software for critical vehicle functions such as Energy Storage & Distribution (ES&D), power modes, or foundational motion control features. You will work in a dynamic environment, applying your expertise in real-time programming and system fundamentals to ensure the safety and reliability of our electronic control units (ECUs).
Program Details:
By submitting a single application to this posting, you will be considered for all of the following internship tracks:
Software Engineering Intern - Test Automation & Lighting
Software Engineering Intern - Embedded Software
Software Engineering Intern - Charging
Software Engineering Intern - Controls Test & Automation
Software Engineering Intern - Thermal Controls
Software Engineering Intern - Systems Engineering
Software Engineering Intern - Software Integration
Implement and validate embedded software for vehicle systems, such as battery and energy management systems.
Develop features for low and high voltage systems, including power and current distribution, DC/DC controls, or fault detection and recovery.
Design scalable software architectures with a focus on embedded system reliability and performance.
Contribute to the automated testing framework by writing automated tests for software components, utilizing Unit, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments.
Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of highly complex systems spanning multiple domains.
Work with systems engineers to define feature requirements and collaborate with test engineers to test, validate, and debug algorithms before deployment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications
Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field with the intent to return to school following completion of internship.
Experience working in a Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) environment.
Experience working with CAN, LIN, UDS, DoIP communication protocols
Experience with Microcontroller and PID (proportional–integral–derivative controller)
Experience working with advanced 32-bit multi-core microcontrollers.
Full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
In addition to base salary, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.
External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers).
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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